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| - A solid option for South Indian food in Charlotte. Decor is sort of below average; I feel like this place should decide whether it is going to be a hole-in-the-wall or an upscale Indian place. Right now, it's sorta straddling the line and it shows. Don't get me wrong, I love hole-in-the-wall restaurants, but you gotta choose one and commit, dang it!
My dining companion and I ordered the appetizer sampler to share; it came with a variety of chutneys and a whole shitload of deep-fried things. I could immediately identify the samosa, pakora and vada, but I was mystified as to what else was on the plate and it was not explained by our server. Luckily, my friend was of Indian descent, so he was able to explain a few more of the items on the plate, but that left us guessing at the remainder. They were all very good, but it would have been useful to know of the deep fatty-fryness we were getting ourselves into.
The garlic naan was spectacular - a thin variety, but very soft and perfectly seasoned. I ordered the Baigan Bartha (mashed eggplant with tomatoes, onion, and spices) and it was very good. Subtle blend of spices were balanced very well with the dominant eggplant flavor, while the tomato and onion flavor managed to stay appropriately in the background.
So, yeah, I'd love to come back. I REALLY wanted to try a dosa and see how it stacks up to some of my favorite Indian restaurants/food trucks in L.A., but I was in the need of something healthier. Next time. Also, a friend really loves their buffet, so I'd like to see if he knows his stuff. Cuz, if not, I am sooo going to rub it in his face.
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